Current Press Releases

• Almonds Projected to Become the Number One Ingredient Nut by 2009---Food Manufacturers Are Turning to Almonds to Enhance Global Product Pipeline Oct-10-08
  Almonds continue to be the world's second most frequently used nut.
  
  
• E-mergency? Majority of U.S. Consumers Lack Essential Vitamin E Sep-09-08
  Journal of Nutrition Cites Almonds as a Rich Source to Fill the “E Gap”
  
  
• Global Almond Shipments Soar Aug-07-08
  Global Almond Shipments Soar
  
  
• Global Almond Shipments Soar Aug-07-08
  Global Almond Shipments Soar
  
  
• 2008 Almond Forecast Announced Jun-29-08
  2008 Almond Forecast Announced
  
  
• 2008 Almond Forecast Announced Jun-29-08
  2008 Almond Forecast Announced
  
  
• Agvision Update Jun-28-08
  Agvision Update
  
  
• Food Network Chef Robin Miller's Quick, Easy and Nutritious Weeknight Dinner Ideas Jun-22-08
  Food Network Chef Robin Miller's Quick, Easy and Nutritious Weeknight Dinner Ideas
  
  
• When it comes to Matters of the Heart, Almonds Are a Multi-Tasker May-19-08
  Ground-breaking research reveals more about the effects of almonds’ antioxidants on heart health
  
  
• Subjective Almond Crop Forecast Issued May-06-08
  Subjective Almond Crop Forecast Issued
  
  
• Valley workshops set on future of irrigated lands program Mar-17-08
  Valley workshops set on future of irrigated lands program
  
  
• Gourmet Aspirations with Time Limitations? Mar-12-08
  Look to the Latest Restaurant Trends for Inspiration
  
  
• Regulators View Environmental Successes on Almond Orchard Tour Mar-11-08
  Regulators View Environmental Successes on Almond Orchard Tour
  
  
• Almond Board Election Results 2008 Feb-20-08
  Almond Board Election Results 2008
  
  
• Almonds Rank as the Favorite Ingredient Nut Among Foodservice and Consumer Packaged Food Professionals Feb-13-08
  Survey results provide a deeper understanding of what drives professionals to incorporate almonds into new products
  
  
• February 16th Is National Almond Day Feb-06-08
  Here’s a heartfelt toast to the flavorful and versatile nut that offers vitamin E, magnesium, fiber and contributes to a healthy heart 1
  
  
• Almond Pest Management Alliance Honored by DPR with Second IPM Innovator Award Jan-08-08
  The Almond Pest Management Alliance’s latest recognition as an IPM Innovator is the result of a cooperative effort among growers, industry groups, researchers, and regulatory agencies to help integrate economically and environmentally sound production practices into commercial orchards, according to project participants.
  
  
• Almond Board Election Underway Jan-08-08
  Almond Board Election Underway
  
  
• Environmental Panel Discusses What’s New in Environmental Regulations Dec 6th at Almond Industry Conference in Modesto Nov-05-07
  Almond Industry Conference Hightlights New Environmental Regulations
  
  
• Does the Nutrition Facts Label Tell the Whole Story? Sep-18-07
  A new study shows a serving of almonds may not have as many calories as the label indicates
  
  
• Food science and culinology students, New Contest Announcement Soon Sep-09-07
  Food science and culinology students, New Contest Announcement Soon
  
  
• Mandatory Pasteurization Moves Forward Aug-20-07
  Mandatory Pasteurization Moves Forward
  
  
• Objective Report 2007 Jun-29-07
  Objective Report 2007
  
  
• Almond Industry Pursues High-Tech Solutions to Environmental Challenges Jun-25-07
  Almond Industry Pursues High-Tech Solutions to Environmental Challenges
  
  
• Almond Growers Urged To Comment on New Soil Fumigant Rules Jun-14-07
  Almond Growers Urged To Comment on New Soil Fumigant Rules
  
  
• Subjective Almond Crop Forecast Issued May-09-07
  Subjective Forecast 2007
  
  
• Burn Ban for Almond Orchard Removal in SJV Takes Effect this June May-04-07
  Burn Ban for Almond Orchard Removal in SJV Takes Effect this June
  
  
• Almond Production A Record High Feb-09-07
  Production of California almonds through January 31st of crop year 2006/07 increased 22% over the previous year; attaining a new record high 1.092 billion pounds.
  
  
• Survey: With a 1-2 Punch of Taste and Health,Almonds Are More Popular Than Ever with Consumers Jan-24-07
  Taste, Nutrition and Satisfaction Are Cited as Top Reasons for Almond Purchase; Increased Scores Provide Stronger Incentive for Food Manufacturers and Foodservice Operators to Include Almonds More Often  
  
  
• Almond Industry Hosts Seminar as Bee Business FacesNew Challenges Dec-11-06
  Bee Seminar 2006
  
  
• New study: Public-private partnerships providing ag environmental solutions. Almond Board partnerships hailed as successful models Dec-06-06
  Almond Board partnerships hailed as successful models
  
  
• NASSO Press Release Oct-24-06
  2 studies from Purdue University indicate that almonds are satisfying and can contribute to weight management
  
  
• Updated Sensory Lexicon Release Sep-21-06
  Almond Sensory Lexicon Moves Ingredient Specification to New Levels as Discussed at IFT and the Prepared Foods R&D Show 2006
  
  
• RCA Almighty Almonds Session in Cincinnati Sep-20-06
  RCA Chapter Discovers Benefits of Thinking Outside the Almond Shell at the Almighty Almonds Session in Cincinnati, September 2006.
  
  
• 2007 Contest Category Announcement Release Sep-19-06
  Almond Board of California Lowers the Calorie Count and Raises the Bar in Fifth Annual Almond Innovations Contest with a "200-Calorie Small Indulgence" Category.
  
  
• Marzipandemonium Contest Winners Release Sep-13-06
  Press release announcing winners for the professional and FCI student divisions of the Marzipandemonium Contest.
  
  
• Considering Foods High in Powerful Antioxidants? Grab a Handful of Almonds Jul-20-06
  New research shows almonds contain antioxidant levels similar to those of fruits and vegetables, and are important to maintaining good health
  
  
• Objective Forecast 2006 Jul-06-06
  Objective Forecast 2006
  
  
• Blumberg FS Release Jul-06-06
  Almonds Help Meet Consumer Demand for Antioxidant-Rich Foods: New research shows almonds contain antioxidant levels similar to green tea and broccoli
  
  
• Blumberg Industrial Release Jul-06-06
  Almonds Help Manufacturers Make the Most of Antioxidant Trend: New research shows almonds contain antioxidant levels similar to green tea and broccoli
  
  
• Marzipandemonium Release Jun-30-06
  Almond Board of California Plans “Marzipandemonium” Among American Pastry Pros.
  
  
• Almond Innovations Winner's Release Jun-26-06
  Release announcing the 2006 Almond Innovations Student Product Development Winning creation, Almond Dingers, from Washington State University.
  
  
• 2006 Almond Objective Forecast Delayed Until July 6th Jun-14-06
  The objective almond forecast has been delayed until 7/6/06.
  
  
• Back of the Book 4 Release Apr-14-06
  Almonds, the Nut of Choice at RCA Conference. Almond Board of California Sponsors Global Health & Wellness Trends Presentation; Releases Consumer Research Brief in Houston
  
  
• Spring Your Health into Shape thisSeason with Almonds Apr-04-06
  New Research Shows that Almonds Improve Blood Sugar Levels and Combat Bad Cholesterol
  
  
• NoPrescription Necessary New study shows a ‘Portfolio’ of foods, including almonds,lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol as much as statins; more evidence that almondsare a nutritious in Mar-17-06
  New study shows a ‘Portfolio’ of foods, including almonds, lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol as much as statins; more evidence that almonds are a nutritious ingredient choice for menu developers
  
  
• Back of the Book 3 Release Mar-17-06
  Almonds: Function Follows Form. Almond Board of California Provides ‘Menu Inspirations’ for Foodservice Professionals.
  
  
• NoPrescription Necessary New study shows a ‘Portfolio’ of foods, including almonds,lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol as much as statins; more evidence that almondsare a nutritious ingredient Mar-17-06
  New study shows a ‘Portfolio’ of foods, including almonds, lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol as much as statins; more evidence that almonds are a nutritious ingredient choice for product developers
  
  
• Should Your Doctor Write a Grocery List Instead of a Prescription to Lower Your Cholesterol? Mar-08-06
  (Modesto, Calif., March 8) – According to researchers at the University of Toronto, eating a certain combination of heart-healthy foods, including almonds, oatmeal, lean meats and fish, can help reduce LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol levels as much as a first-line statin drug. This gives patients a new reason to ask for a grocery list rather than a prescription at the first sign of high cholesterol levels.
  
  
• Should Your Doctor Write a Grocery List Instead of aPrescription to Lower Your Cholesterol? New study shows a certain‘portfolio’ of foods, including almonds, Mar-08-06
  PEP 4 press materials include the media advisory, tip sheet, press release and recipe sheet.
  
  
• Almond Environmental Stewardship Tour Mar-03-06
  (Modesto, Calif., March 3) – More than 20 members of state, federal and regional environmental regulatory agencies recently toured Hunter Farms in Livingston to see the latest innovations and technologies almond growers are using in their adoption of environmentally friendly farming practices.
  
  
• Almond EnvironmentalStewardship Tour Mar-03-06
  Highlights of the 2006 Environmental Stewardship Tour at Hunter Farms in Livingston
  
  
• Almond Board Election Results Feb-17-06
  (Modesto, Calif., February 17) - The Almond Board of California has released election results for the Board of Directors positions whose terms of office will begin March 1, 2006. The names of the following nominees have been sent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for certification:
  
  
• Almond Board Election Underway: Voting begins January 31 Jan-31-06
  (Modesto, Calif., January 31)—Voting will begin January 31 to select two independent grower members and alternates and two independent handler members and alternates to serve as directors for the Almond Board of California (ABC) during the 2006/07 crop year. The ABC Board of Directors’ term of office begins March 1, 2006.